Award
Righteous Among the Nations
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q323985 · wikidata
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Willem Arondeus
1894-08-22 – 1943-07-01
Life & Legacy
Willem Johan Cornelis Arondéus (22 August 1894 – 1 July 1943) was a Dutch artist and author who joined the Dutch anti-Nazi resistance movement during World War II. He participated in the bombing of the Amsterdam public records office to hinder the Nazi German effort to identify Dutch Jews and others wanted by the Gestapo. Arondéus was caught and executed soon after his arrest. Yad Vashem recognized Arondéus as Righteous Among the Nations.
Arondéus was openly gay before the war and defiantly asserted his sexual orientation before his execution. His last words were: "Tell people that homosexuals are not cowards."
Occupation & Career
writer, artist, resistance fighter, draftsperson, exlibrist, graphic designer, illustrator, novelist, designer, painter, muralist, graphic artist
Education
Quellinusschool
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Righteous Among the Nations; Resistance Memorial Cross
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Resistance Memorial Cross · Righteous Among the Nations
Organizations & Memberships
Raad van Verzet
Education & Institutions
Quellinusschool
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Resistance Memorial Cross
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q323985 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q323985 — wikidata View source
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